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AF07 UVA

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,522 mi
Last recorded145,522 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 UVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 145,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 139,769 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2022 134,674 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 134,665 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 132,266 miles

Fuel Filter Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 130,316 miles

Fuel Filter Corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 130,316 miles

Fuel Filter Corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 116,698 miles

Fuel Filter Corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,440 miles

Nearside Front macpherson strut top mount slight stiff during operation

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 104,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 99,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damage

Nearside Rear Upper Shock Mount

Offside Rear Upper Shock Mount

Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,859 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 94,859 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 91,357 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,800 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R tyre stepped on inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,243 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,130 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AF07 UVA is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 86,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF07 UVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF07 UVA registered?

AF07 UVA is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2007.

Is AF07 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 UVA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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